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EARL MCKEE,CHAIR
MARK DOROSIN, VICE CHAIR Orange County Board of Commissioners
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Post Office Box 8181
BERNADETTE FUSSIER
RENEE PRICE 200 South Cameron Street
PENNY RICH Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 °trb e p``
March 30, 2016
Dear Commissioners,
At the Board's March 22, 2016 regular meeting, petitions were brought forth which were reviewed by the
Chair/Vice Chair/Manager Agenda team. The petitions and responses are listed below:
1) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Jacobs that staff provide a presentation to the Board on water
allocations, specifically Jordan Lake as it relates to Raleigh and Wake County.
Response: Staff will provide a report under Information Items on a future agenda.
2) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Pelissier and Commissioner Rich that the County
establish an affordable housing work group of two elected officials from each jurisdiction.
Response: Comprehensive list of existing affordable housing groups to be developed; Chair and Vice
Chair to discuss further thereafter.
3) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Burroughs that the Board move the Consent Agenda
portion of the agenda to the beginning of the meeting agendas.
Response: Chair and Vice Chair to pursue options.
4) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Price that the Board address the housing issue in the
Fairview community.
Response: In progress— item was discussed in March 22nd Board closed session.
5) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Price regarding Durham Tech Board of Trustees and the
resignation of Dr. Gerald Ponder, move forward with advertising the vacancy and bring back current
applicants as well as any new applicants for appointment consideration by the Board.
Response:To be advertised and applicants information will be provided to Board for appointment
consideration.
6) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that the Board consider a Sexual Assault
Awareness Month Proclamation for April 2016.
Response: Scheduled for April 5th Board meeting.
7) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that OPT staff assess the impact of the planned
residential construction in Hillsborough on the current transportation system and service needs and
pursue conversation with Hillsborough on joint efforts to support transportation.
Response: Staff to review potential impacts and provide information to the Board.
8) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that the Arts Commission assess current process
for awarding grants and pursue development of a new process that provides new ways to award grants
and encourages new applicants and grant recipients.
Response: Information to be developed on current scope and intent of program, including process,
restrictions, State money use options, County money use options, etc.
9) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that the Strategic Communications Implementation
Group have the opportunity to discuss current activities and efforts to address needs identified.
Response: Staff to discuss and pursue options.
10)Review and consider a request by Chair McKee that staff pursue efforts for mattresses to be accepted at
no- charge at the Walnut Grove and the Eubanks Road Solid Waste Convenience Centers.
Response: Staff to pursue options and provide feedback to Board.
Regards,
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Earl McKee, Chair
Board of County Commissioners